Best Plasma Cutter 2018 Reviews and Comparisons

If you would like to cut through aluminum, brass, stainless steel, copper, and steel, you will need a plasma cutter. With the ability to cut through conductive metals a plasma cutter is ideal for those tough jobs that need to be done. Unfortunately, there are quite a few plasma cutters on the market right now, making it hard for potential buyers to purchase the right one. Here is where we can come in and help: we have reviewed 5 of the very best plasma cutters on the market right now, making your search a little easier. Take a look below for more information.

Product Reviews

The PRIMEWELD Premium & Rugged Plasma Cutter comes with a clean red finish and is sold for approximately $778. With the ability to cut up to ½ an inch and ideal for construction and industrial work, this is a plasma cutter worth considering.

Users who have limited outlets should find that this model is fine to use as it has a diversity of 110 – 220 volts.

Portable, making it ideal if you need to use the cutter in a variety of places, users can use it at home, in the garage, in the workshop, or wherever they need to cut a wide range of conductive metals. With a high frequency that allows users to cut thicker materials than some plasma cutters, the PRIMEWELD also offers a faster cut with a lot less distortion. With a reputation for being reliable, this could be the plasma cutter you need.

The Lotos LTP7000 Non-Touch Pilot Arc Air Plasma Cutter comes with 2 handles so it can be carried with ease and a dark blue finish. Sold for approximately $677, this model is considerably cheaper than the PRIMEWELD plasma cutter. With the ability to produce minimal slag, and allowing users to cut materials without the tip touching the metal, the Lotos is well worth considering.

Measuring 19 x 8 x 12 inches, and weighing 42 pounds, this plasma cutter is not light, but it is built to work well. Helping users to get a smoother and cleaner finish the LTP7000 has a severance of 1 ¼ inch thick, with the ideal cut being 7/8 inches thick.

With the ability to cut through rusty, painted, and rough surfaces, this plasma cutter comes with 70-amps and a dual frequency of 50/60 Hz. With a reputation for cutting very cleanly, and being good value for money, this could be the plasma cutter you need.

The Super Deal 50-AMP Plasma Cutter is one of the cheapest cutters out on the market right now, selling for approximately $241. Complete with a bright yellow/orange finish, and with 50-amps, this model could be worth considering if you don’t want to spend a lot of money.

With an 85% efficiency, and 110/220V, the Super Deal also comes with a pressure reducing valve and a cutting torch, plasma tips, earth clamp, AIR regulator, PG head, gas pipe claspers, hoops, a manual, chipping hammer and wire brush. Face mask, and goggles. Weighing 24.4 pounds, and measuring 18.5 x 11 x 13.5 inches, the Super Deal plasma cutter has a reputation for being ideal if users wish to cut materials that are a ¼ inch thick or less.

The SUNGOLDPOWER 50-AMP Plasma Cutter comes complete with IGBT soft-switch technology, making it more stable. The Clean blue finish could make the plasma cutter stand out from the tools in your workshop, and the carry handle means it can be moved from place to place with relative ease. The DC output digital display makes using the SUNGOLDPOWER model easy to use, and the over-heat protection makes this cutter that little bit safer.

Sold for approximately $299, and measuring 19.3 x 10.2 x 15.8 inches, and weighing 23.5 pounds, this particular plasma cutter is quite light. With the ability to offer smooth cuts, along with a stable cutting current, the SUNGOLDPOWER plasma cutter is known for having a surprisingly good build quality.

The Goplus CUT-50 Electric Digital Plasma Cutter has a clean black finish and is sold for approximately $260. The size and weight of the GoPlus means that users should have 30% more efficiency. Complete with a plasma cutter, cutting gun, pressure reducing valve, brush, ground cable and face mask, the CUT-50 has a high cutting speed, and has an air compressor which delivers at a rate of 4-5kg/8.8-11lbs

With a reputation for being easy to set up and ideal for use in a fabrication shop, the Goplus CUT-50 could be the right model for you.

Buying Guide

Power

When it comes to buying the right plasma cutter for you, you need to make sure that you know roughly how long you will use the tool at any one time. If you plan to use your new plasma cutter quite often, but not for very long, ideally you should look for a model that has a good maximum cutting ability as you’re likely to get some good results.

If you wish to use a plasma cutter every few weeks or so, you should ideally look for a cutter that matches the thickness of the materials you may be cutting. The higher the amperage output, the better it will be.

If you are not yet sure how often you will be using your new plasma cutter, you may wish to purchase one that offers a middle of the range cutting ability, as chances are you’ll find that it’s good enough. However, if you’re unsure as to what cutting ability you need, think about the thickness of the material you’re going to cut. Take a look below for more information.

Cutting Range

One plasma cutters cutting range will vary from another model’s range, meaning if you’re looking to cut materials of a specific thickness, you will need to shop around. The good news is that when you’re looking for a cutter that cuts at a specific thickness, the manufacturer tends to make the search easy by detailing the maximum thickness on the packaging. Therefore, you should take a look at the maximum thickness, and determine which model is ideal for you. Measure up the materials you are going to use, and write those measurements down. Think about how deep you’re going to cut those materials, and again, write those measurements down. Take these measurements with you when you’re shopping for a plasma cutter online, or in-store.

Some sellers of plasma cutters will allow you to practice on some cutters so you can get to grips with how well they perform, and if they cut deep or long enough for you. Alternatively, you may wish to ask a local garage or workshop what type of plasma cutter they use, and what range it offers.

Getting the right range for the materials you’re going to use is of utmost importance as the wrong range can hinder the work that you do.

Price

As we have already seen, plasma cutters do vary in price. For example, the plasma cutters that you can find above range from $241 to $778. How much you end up paying for your new plasma cutter will depend on how often you wish to use it, how much you want to spend, and what materials you’re going to be cutting.

If you won’t be using your new plasma cutter very often, there may be no point in you spending very much money on one. Alternatively, if you plan to use your new cutter every few days, then it could be worth your while investing a little bit more money.

Your budget could ultimately dictate how much you would like to spend on your plasma cutter. If for example, you have a budget of $300, you may not end up with one of the more robust models, but you could still get a model that is reliable and gives a smooth cut. If you would like to spend as much money as possible on a plasma cutter, it would be wise to opt for one that has a good reputation and can cut at the depths and lengths you need it to cut at.

The materials that you’re going to be cutting, or rather the thickness of those materials could have an impact on the model you end up buying. On some occasions the more expensive models may cut a little thicker, meaning you might have to pay just that little bit more to get the required depth.

Questions

Are they worth it for the price?

Some plasma cutters are quite expensive, but the more expensive models tend to be used in workshops, and in the fabrication process. In this respect, plasma cutters are worth it for the price, as the more expensive models have been built for frequent use.

Some cheaper models are unable to be used quite as often as the more expensive ones as they may overheat, however, if you do not wish to use a plasma cutter all day every day, then a cheaper model may be ideal. However, a cheaper model may not offer a cut that’s quite as smooth or a depth that you may prefer.

What can they cut?

Plasma cutters can typically cut any conductive material. This means that materials that can conduct electricity and heat are ideal for use with a plasma cutter. More specifically plasma cutters can cut through aluminum, brass, stainless steel, copper, and steel, making them ideal for use in workshops, scrapping operations, construction, and salvage too.

Working to create an electrical channel of heated ionized gas (Otherwise known as ‘Plasma’), that moves through the plasma cutter into the conductive material, an electrical circuit is formed as the cutter is attached to a grounding clamp that completes the circuit, and sends the electricity back through to plasma cutter.

Do they have to have a particular environment to work?

If you plan to use a plasma cutter to allow you to undertake a variety of jobs, you will need to make sure that you have enough outlets and an outlet that is powerful enough to power the plasma cutter. Due to the way that this tool works, you will need to use it in an environment (Such as a workshop or a large garage) that has a lot of space. What’s more is if you are cutting or boring holes into large pieces of metal, you will need to make sure there is plenty of room for you to get to work.

You may also need access to compressed air, but no matter how your new plasma cutter is powered, you will need to make sure there is enough room for you to work in as you will need to maintain a distance of 3/16 inch to 1/8 inch away from the nozzle.

Conclusion

There are many different plasma cutters on the market right now, but we hope you can find the best plasma cutter for you in the list above. Take a look at each of the cutters, and choose the one that you think will be ideal in your garage, workshop, or wherever you wish to use it.

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